Carlisle Support Services Launches Free Martyn’s Law Self-Assessment Tool to Strengthen Readiness and Compliance

Carlisle Support Services has launched a vital new interactive self-assessment tool to support organisations across the UK in meeting the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law. The free Martyn’s Law Scorecard is designed to help businesses and public venues assess whether they are in-scope and their level of preparedness.

This self-assessment tool eliminates static checklist models by allowing operators to answer 30 scenario-based questions regarding their current security posture. Upon completion, the tool instantly generates a comprehensive, high-level, personalised report evaluating the organisation across four core pillars: Understanding of Terrorist Threats, Protection Procedures, Protection Measures, and the Effectiveness of Measures.

The bespoke report confirms whether organisations are in scope, delivers an individual percentage readiness score, explicitly highlights hidden operational gaps, and offers an optional free 30-minute expert consultation to help interpret results and map out clear next steps.

To take the scorecard and receive a personalised report, visit https://assessment.carlislesupportservices.com.

Crucially, failing to establish these safety foundations carries severe civil sanctions under the new legislation. The designated regulator holds the authority to issue enforcement notices and impose substantial financial penalties for non-compliance, which can scale up to a fixed £10,000 penalty for Standard Tier properties, and reach up to £18 million or 5% of global revenue for Enhanced Tier operators.

Paul Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Support Services, said:

“Security is a core responsibility, and Martyn’s Law marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s approach to public safety. Our newly launched Scorecard is a simple diagnostic tool that empowers organisations to act now. We are proud to support national resilience by making compliance straightforward, accessible, and free of charge so duty holders can safeguard operations and protect both their visitors and business continuity with total confidence.”

The launch follows the rollout of Carlisle’s series of webinars focused on translating the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 into practical, operational guidance for organisations. To further support the industry, Nick Aldworth, Managing Director of Counter-Terrorism, Intelligence and Risk at Carlisle, has been leading the webinar series, helping organisations understand their new legal obligations and providing practical advice on how to implement effective protective security measures, strengthen preparedness, and build compliance with confidence.

Nick Aldworth, co-author of the original Martyn’s Law white paper and campaigner for the law alongside Figen Murray, added:

“The Scorecard is a direct response to the need for practical and actionable guidance for everyone. Having been involved in the foundation of this law, I know that preparation is the difference between success and failure. Our webinars and tailored scorecard are already helping venues across the country bridge the gap between policy and protection, ensuring they are ready before the law’s implementation.”

Named in honour of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, the legislation aims to improve terrorism protection at publicly accessible spaces. The act introduces a mandatory statutory framework requiring venue operators to understand, actively evaluate and strengthen its defence mechanism against terrorist activity. Establishing a tiered framework of statutory duties based on capacity, i.e., Standard tier premises (capacities of 200 to 799) must implement low-cost public protection procedures, while Enhanced tier premises and qualifying events (capacities of 800 or more) face stricter obligations, including comprehensive vulnerability assessments and robust security measures.

This helpful rollout forms a core pillar of Carlisle’s recently amplified Security Consultancy division and exemplifies its commitment to providing social value alongside our commercial activities

The company’s expanded offering transitions businesses from a theoretical understanding of statutory guidance into ground-level protection across four key areas: Threat, Risk & Intelligence, Operational Assurance, Contract Assurance, and Event Leadership & Planning. By identifying specific local vulnerabilities and conducting rigorous audits, the consultancy division ensures organisations can adapt, respond effectively, no matter the challenge.

To access the self-assessment and Carlisle’s series of webinars, click here.